Czech Glass 1945-1980: Design in an Age of Adversity

by Museum Kunst Palast 

edited by Helmut Ricke

A magnificent celebration of Czech glass art, putting together some of the most beautiful and representative artworks of their kind. In addition to the full-color illustrations with elaborate captions and descriptions, the volume offers a fascinating historical text on the history of glassmaking and the most renowned artists and manufacturers. This thorough study includes short biographies of some Czech artists. 448 pages. 9.5 x 11 inches.

FIRST EDITION. Lavishly illustrated with: 696 illustrations in color and black & white and 44 illustrations of signatures. CD-ROM included, with German text and 20th century Czech glass design drawings of The Corning Museum of Glass.

Published by: Arnoldsche, Museum Kunst Palast, Prague, 2005.

Hardback is overall in NEAR FINE condition with NEAR FINE DJ.

• ISBN: 3897902176
• Volume displays minimal wear to covers, interior and DJ.
• White board covers feature image of artwork with blue text on front.
• Spine features blue text on white background.
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• DJ exhibits minimal overall wear.
• SC20180315

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